Recent posts by Region News - AL.comtag:profile.al.com,2015:regionnews/92432852015-03-31T21:01:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance3 arrested on burglary charges at Scottsboro industrial parktag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99986682013-02-15T06:13:19Z2013-02-15T06:13:19ZWHNT reports that Scottsboro police apprehended the men taking scrap metal out of the building. Their truck was also full of cabinets and shelves. Investigators say they were likely going to sell the metal to a scrapyard.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that Scottsboro police apprehended the men taking scrap metal out of the building. Their truck was also full of cabinets and shelves. Investigators say they were likely going to sell the metal to a scrapyard.
3 arrested in Scottsboro 'spice' busttag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99906642013-02-14T06:38:23Z2013-02-14T06:38:23ZAgents searched a residence on Newport Drive where they found an unspecified quantity of synthetic canabanoids, also known as "spice," and drug paraphernalia. Deputies arrested Roger Blake Burton, 22, William Tyrone Moore, 30, and Amanda Sheri Stewart, 32, in connection to the investigation. All were later released on bond.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Agents searched a residence on Newport Drive where they found an unspecified quantity of synthetic canabanoids, also known as "spice," and drug paraphernalia. Deputies arrested Roger Blake Burton, 22, William Tyrone Moore, 30, and Amanda Sheri Stewart, 32, in connection to the investigation. All were later released on bond.
Florence apartment catches firetag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99824382013-02-13T05:29:12Z2013-02-13T05:29:12ZFirefighters responded to the scene Tuesday afternoon. No one was home at the time, but the apartment sustained a lot of damage.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Firefighters responded to the scene Tuesday afternoon. No one was home at the time, but the apartment sustained a lot of damage.
2 arrested in drug bust at Jackson Co. apartmenttag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99822822013-02-13T05:14:37Z2013-02-13T05:14:37ZThe Jackson County Sheriff's Office states that a search revealed cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and six types of un-prescribed prescription medications. Charlie Lee Rutledge, 49, and Peggy Dianne Young, 52, were arrested on unlawful possession charges.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office states that a search revealed cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and six types of un-prescribed prescription medications. Charlie Lee Rutledge, 49, and Peggy Dianne Young, 52, were arrested on unlawful possession charges.
Lawrence Co. woman holds attempted robbery suspects at gunpoint while waiting for authoritiestag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99747172013-02-12T09:58:50Z2013-02-12T09:58:50ZDetective said the two men pulled into a driveway on U.S. 43 North on Sunday. The woman said she was concerned that they might try to rob the home and held them at gunpoint until the authorities showed up.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Detective said the two men pulled into a driveway on U.S. 43 North on Sunday. The woman said she was concerned that they might try to rob the home and held them at gunpoint until the authorities showed up.
2 arrested in Morgan Co. drug, weapons busttag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99745882013-02-12T08:31:18Z2013-02-12T08:31:18ZThe news station reports that Madison-Morgan County STAC Team searched a home in the 3500 block of Hulaco Road in Joppa at about 7 p.m. Agents found a large amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, hydrocodone pills, cash, three handguns and a rifle. The search marked the end of a lengthy investigation.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
The news station reports that Madison-Morgan County STAC Team searched a home in the 3500 block of Hulaco Road in Joppa at about 7 p.m. Agents found a large amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, hydrocodone pills, cash, three handguns and a rifle. The search marked the end of a lengthy investigation.
Decatur grandfather shoots grandson, police saytag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99745792013-02-12T08:12:51Z2013-02-12T08:12:51ZPolice responded to a call in the 900 block of Lamar Street at approximately 4:30 p.m. They found a man shot in the arm. He was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Police responded to a call in the 900 block of Lamar Street at approximately 4:30 p.m. They found a man shot in the arm. He was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
House fire claims DeKalb Co. mantag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99669222013-02-11T06:03:01Z2013-02-11T06:03:01ZThe news station reports that Bud Henderson died in a fire at a home on North Grand Avenue in Collinsville. The fire started shortly after midnight. No one else was in the house.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
The news station reports that Bud Henderson died in a fire at a home on North Grand Avenue in Collinsville. The fire started shortly after midnight. No one else was in the house.
Accused murderer pleads guilty in Franklin Co. courttag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99239462013-02-05T05:24:37Z2013-02-05T05:24:37ZJones will now avoid a trial after entering the plea in Franklin County Circuit Court. He will serve a life sentence without parole.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Jones will now avoid a trial after entering the plea in Franklin County Circuit Court. He will serve a life sentence without parole.
Suspects in Decatur Krystal slayings to be tried in springtag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99183312013-02-04T12:45:28Z2013-02-04T12:45:28ZThe newspaper reports that Jordaan Creque, 22, Cassandra Eldred, 23, and Ezekiel Gholston, 22, will be tried separately for the deaths of night manager Jeffrey Mark Graff and employee Jessie Aguilar. Court dates are not set but Creque will go on trial first.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
The newspaper reports that Jordaan Creque, 22, Cassandra Eldred, 23, and Ezekiel Gholston, 22, will be tried separately for the deaths of night manager Jeffrey Mark Graff and employee Jessie Aguilar. Court dates are not set but Creque will go on trial first.
Authorities search for evidence Russellville infant was possibly buried in yardtag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.99004662013-02-01T05:42:39Z2013-02-01T05:42:39ZWHNT reports that the state fire marshal's office got a tip that a baby may have been buried in a yard on Hemlock Street. Investigators have been digging and sifting through a burn pile after HEMSI cadaver dogs detected something near there Wednesday night. Russellville police, the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office are involved in the investigation.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that the state fire marshal's office got a tip that a baby may have been buried in a yard on Hemlock Street. Investigators have been digging and sifting through a burn pile after HEMSI cadaver dogs detected something near there Wednesday night. Russellville police, the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office are involved in the investigation.
2 arrested in meth bust at Decatur hometag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98932172013-01-31T07:11:32Z2013-01-31T07:11:32ZWHNT reports that a deputy went to serve a paper at a home in the 2300 block of Rosemont Drive and could immediately smell chemicals involved in meth production, as well as seeing paraphernalia inside. Narcotics agents obtained a search warrant and investigated.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that a deputy went to serve a paper at a home in the 2300 block of Rosemont Drive and could immediately smell chemicals involved in meth production, as well as seeing paraphernalia inside. Narcotics agents obtained a search warrant and investigated.
6 children removed during Franklin Co. meth busttag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98852472013-01-30T05:42:45Z2013-01-30T05:42:45ZWHNT reports that Franklin County deputies responded to a tip about suspicious activity at a home on Williams Road in Phil Campbell. They found a working one-pot methamphetamine lab. Sheriff Shannon Oliver said their lab was only a few feet away from the children a strong odor filled the air.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that Franklin County deputies responded to a tip about suspicious activity at a home on Williams Road in Phil Campbell. They found a working one-pot methamphetamine lab. Sheriff Shannon Oliver said their lab was only a few feet away from the children a strong odor filled the air.
Boaz police say man stole ambulance and 2 cars, tried to steal 2 horsestag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98773562013-01-29T07:28:13Z2013-01-29T07:28:13ZPolice say Matthew Anderson Todd, 24, escaped from Marshall Medical Center South where he was being treated by driving off in an ambulance. He was being treated after a car crash in which he was arrested for driving under the influence.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Police say Matthew Anderson Todd, 24, escaped from Marshall Medical Center South where he was being treated by driving off in an ambulance. He was being treated after a car crash in which he was arrested for driving under the influence.
Police investigating drowning in Colbert Co.tag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98710172013-01-28T05:31:55Z2013-01-28T05:31:55ZWHNT reports that fisherman called 911 after finding the body on Saturday. The Colbert County coroner identified the man as Kenneth Green.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that fisherman called 911 after finding the body on Saturday. The Colbert County coroner identified the man as Kenneth Green.
Boaz police investigating fatal shootingtag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98544032013-01-25T05:39:25Z2013-01-25T05:39:25ZPolice responded to a call about a shooting at the Extreme Concepts car shop on U.S. 431. The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
Police responded to a call about a shooting at the Extreme Concepts car shop on U.S. 431. The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m.
Colbert Co. deputy injured in crash while on dutytag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98466242013-01-24T05:15:06Z2013-01-24T05:15:06ZThe deputy was responding to a call when he lost control of the vehicle. His current condition was not available.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
The deputy was responding to a call when he lost control of the vehicle. His current condition was not available.
Decatur apartment fire displaces six familiestag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98400902013-01-23T11:09:25Z2013-01-23T11:09:25ZWHNT reports that the fire at Mark II Inn started at approximately 9:30 p.m. The fire appears to have started in a lower back bedroom on the first floor. The flames heavily damaged three apartments.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that the fire at Mark II Inn started at approximately 9:30 p.m. The fire appears to have started in a lower back bedroom on the first floor. The flames heavily damaged three apartments.
Boaz woman arrested after newborn tests positive for methtag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98396372013-01-23T06:15:49Z2013-01-23T06:15:49ZWHNT reports that 31-year-old Laura Jean Murphree was charged with chemical endangerment of a child and held on a $500,000 bond.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
WHNT reports that 31-year-old Laura Jean Murphree was charged with chemical endangerment of a child and held on a $500,000 bond.
Old Speake High School catches firetag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.98396002013-01-23T06:09:20Z2013-01-23T06:09:20ZThe fire was reported just before 10:30 a.m. and was contained quickly. WHNT reports that Lawrence County Superintendent Heath Grimes said a heating unit was left on to prevent pipes from freezing.regionnewshttp://connect.al.com/user/regionnews/index.html
The fire was reported just before 10:30 a.m. and was contained quickly. WHNT reports that Lawrence County Superintendent Heath Grimes said a heating unit was left on to prevent pipes from freezing.